MtechBrochure AI Consolidated 2023
MtechBrochure AI Consolidated 2023
MtechBrochure AI Consolidated 2023
Overview
The Department of AI is a recently launched department at IIT Hyderabad.
Considering the interdisciplinary nature of AI, a separate department helps in creating a
complete ecosystem for AI Academics and Research at IIT Hyderabad. The department offers
B.Tech. and M.Tech. programs, and a variety of Minor Programs in AI. The emergence of the
department is the consequence of the heavy demand from the industry on data analytics, and
the need to tackle the many fundamental and foundational research problems arising in a
rapidly evolving field. The department’s mission is to
• Train students to have a sound understanding of the fundamentals of the theory and
practise of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Enable students to become leaders in the industry and academia nationally and
internationally.
• Meet the pressing demands of the nation in the areas of Artificial Intelligence and
Machine Learning.
The Department of Artificial Intelligence has a sizeable number of highly dedicated and
dynamic faculty members, with a wide variety of expertise. Currently there are a total of 32
faculty members affiliated with the AI department including 3 core faculty members.
Candidates can discover the profiles and teaching/research areas of different faculty
members by visiting the department web page.
The Department of AI seeks talented and dedicated M-Tech students to develop highly
skilled human resources who can contribute to modern and cutting edge research and
industrial demand in AI. The M-Tech students will provided with excellent laboratory
facilities that they can access at any time. The laboratories are equipped with state-of-the-art
Research areas
The Department of AI accepts applications for the following the following MTech
programs in the coming academic year:
• MTech (2 year)
• MTech (3 year)
The Department of AI at IIT Hyderabad offers a 2-Yr M-Tech program for the
forthcoming session. The program has following two components in the course
curriculum.
Students who join the MTech (2 yr) TA program will be paid a stipend (as per the
MHRD norm) against their service as teaching assistants (TA) to different course
instructors.
There are two modes via which a candidate can take admission to a MTech (2 yr, TA)
program.
• Mode TA1: With a GATE score.
• Mode TA2: With a B-Tech degree / MSc (Math/Applied Math) degree from any IIT.
The candidate should satisfy the following eligibility criteria:
• The candidate must have earned BTech/BE/MSc/Equivalent Degree in any
discipline. The applicant must have already earned BTech/BE/MSc or, at least, should
be in the final year of the respective studies. In the latter case, it would be assumed that
the candidate will be able to complete the degree by the time of M-Tech admission.
• For admission via Mode TA1, the candidate should also have a valid GATE score
from CS/EC/EE/MA/ST. For having complete eligibility to apply for admission via
Mode TA2, the candidate must have a CGPA score no lower than 8.
Selection Process
• For admission to the the program via Mode TA1 is typically based on GATE score.
However, depending on the circumstances, there may be a preliminary shortlisting
In view of the high demand in industries and research organisations for the highly
skilled professionals and experts in specific domains, IITH had started All course
MTech program (ACM). After the success of ACM program, the institute has further
revamped it to Self-sponsored MTech program to bring it to at par with regular MTech
Program, to benefit the students. The Department of AI started offering the ACM
program in 2019-20, and the revamped self sponsored M.Tech program in Artificial
intelligence and Machine Learning in the session 2020-21. The key features of the
program are summarised below.
• Opportunity for full-time MTech program via written test and interview.
• Duration of the course: 2 years
• No difference in curriculum and degree to be awarded between MHRD funded and
Self-sponsored MTech candidates
• Eligibility for On-Campus Placement on successful completion of the program
• Non subsidised Program - No fellowship (even for GATE qualified students)
• Open for degree holders having a first class with CGPA of 7.0 or above.
• No mandatory requirement for GATE
• Admission based on thorough scrutiny process comprising written test and
interview
• Non-Residential Program - Hostel accommodation not guaranteed
Fee Structure
The applicant must have already earned BTech/BE/MSc in any discipline or, at least, should
be in the final year of the respective studies. In the latter case, it would be assumed that the
candidate will be able to complete the degree by the time of M-Tech admission. There are
three modes of admission to the MTech (3 yr, RA) program.
• Mode RA1: In addition to the degree requirement, the candidate must have a valid GATE
score in CS/EC/EE/MA/ST.
• Mode RA2: Candidate must have a B-Tech / MSc (Math/Applied Math) degree from any
IIT.
• Mode RA3: In addition to the degree requirement, the candidate must have 6 months
project experience in IITH.
Selection Process
For admission to the program through any of the modes, there will be a preliminary
shortlisting depending upon the academic background and/or GATE score. Candidates who
satisfy the shortlisting cutoff may need to appear for a written test and/or an interview. The
decision to hold the test/interview will be taken based on the number of applications and
will be communicated to the candidates at appropriate time. In addition, the department
reserves the right to set any cutoff for the shortlisting of M-Tech applications. The department
has the right not to select anybody if no appropriate candidates are found. Note that mere
eligibility does not imply that the candidate will be shortlisted or called for the written
test/interview.